Why Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso escaped punishment for almost colliding in pitlane at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were investigated by Stewards for almost clashing in the pitlane at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Race
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian Grand…

But no further action was taken desp🎶ite the dramatic moment in Montreal.

“The Stewards reviewed external video and in-car video and audio evidence,” the ♉FIA confirmed.

“We note that while Car 14 h🐎ad to perform minor braking, in our view there was no risk of collision or the need for significant evasive action.”

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Hamilton and Alonso both p꧟itted moments after a Safety Car was called for an incident involving George Russell.

The Aston Ma🐓rtin seemingly left his pit first but the꧒ Mercedes ended up in front.

“Caution caution,” Hamilton was told by his race ꧒engineer over team radio. “You’re jus🏅t ahead."

But Alonso ap🔴peared to wave a frustrated hand in Hamilton’ཧs direction.

"I had to brake in the pits,” he said via team rad𓆉io.

Alonso finished as runner♉-up behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen, while Hamilton completed the podium.

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